journalism how does it work
— Bethany S. Mandel (@bethanyshondark) September 13, 2016
Some tweeters are all breathless over a pro-Trump op-ed at National Review Online written by Conrad Black.
What happened to the magazine’s firm “Against Trump” stance? They’re, like, total sellouts now!
https://twitter.com/ClemondNFlinch/status/775744855100256256
225 days. pic.twitter.com/GIga3g42S4
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) September 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/xmasape/status/775751000925671424
LOL pic.twitter.com/ERP7v01j8U
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) September 13, 2016
Once Anti-Trump National Review Posts, Deletes Tweet Saying 'Time to Line Up for Trump' https://t.co/ttOjq76acZ pic.twitter.com/LTK9RsdioA
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) September 13, 2016
National Review tweets 'time to line up for Trump' — then promptly deletes https://t.co/IswOoLOG61 pic.twitter.com/aQEGRcdC1z
— Chris Cillizza (@CillizzaCNN) September 13, 2016
Here’s the thing, though:
I hear ya. But we tolerate disagreement at NR. https://t.co/J857D36pZm
— Jonah Goldberg (@JonahDispatch) September 13, 2016
Imagine that! Conrad Black, contrary to the opinion of people who have been paying absolutely no attention, does not speak for National Review.
https://twitter.com/JayCostTWS/status/775760506258911233
A dissenting view at @NRO from Conrad Black.
I am…not persuaded. https://t.co/nBC2Rxx6T9
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) September 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/SethAMandel/status/775753231519649793
A silly tweet, indeed.
how come they deleted the tweet?
— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) September 13, 2016
NRO did delete the original tweet and replace it with this:
.@ConradMBlack on why conservatives should vote for @realDonaldTrump: https://t.co/GhLn7NTAJg
— National Review (@NRO) September 13, 2016
NRO’s editor Charles C.W. Cooke explained that decision, as well as the decision to publish Black’s op-ed:
I asked for it to be reposted so it was clear that the contributor, not the editors, was making the case.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) September 13, 2016
For those who are confused: NR publishes lots of writers. Conrad Black wrote a pro-Trump column. I happily published. It’s not an editorial.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) September 13, 2016
Conrad Black has been writing pro-Trump—even “get in line”—columns for months now. Again, I am happy to publish them. He’s is one writer.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) September 13, 2016
I’ll add for the record that we have other writers who are pro-Trump, and who agree with Conrad Black. We publish them too. It’s a big tent.
— Charles C. W. Cooke (@charlescwcooke) September 13, 2016
And there you have it.
https://twitter.com/DanFosterType/status/775753313598005248
https://twitter.com/mickwright/status/775752910504398850
Also it's just one writer and not the editorial board, which remains opposed
— Thankful Muppet Energy (Sunny) (@sunnyright) September 13, 2016
this isn't an NRO editorial, it's a guest column sharing sentiments others have posted. try harder
— Joe Gabriel Simonson (@SaysSimonson) September 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/DanFosterType/status/775752939088515072
the second post is an op-Ed. First was the magazine's position.
— James Garcia Alver (@JayAlver) September 13, 2016
I assume you know, as do others sharing this contrast, that this is just one writer. https://t.co/2Kf8svV1Kn
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) September 13, 2016
It's a magazine of opinion. Those are two different opinions. How many days should it have been? https://t.co/Vrisqpb6Ik
— ?It's?Almost ⛄️Christmas? (@jtLOL) September 13, 2016
Breathtaking intellectual dishonesty from @nycsouthpaw. Conrad Black backing Trump is the least surprising news ever. Doesn't reflect all NR
— Gastly Knight (@deknightberight) September 13, 2016
No, @NRO does not support Trump. Yes, one writer does. Chill.
— Shoshana Weissmann, Sloth Committee Chair ? (@senatorshoshana) September 13, 2016
Seriously. Just because some outlets have fallen victim to the hive mindset doesn’t mean they all have.
https://twitter.com/davidharsanyi/status/775753108542615552
Left is so used to shutting down opposing views that they think NRO publishing other opinions is hypocritical. https://t.co/47IlMWSJuW
— (((AG))) (@AG_Conservative) September 13, 2016
https://twitter.com/JayCostTWS/status/775759379064905728
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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